in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philadelphia Federation Elects New Leadership, Breaks New Ground
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley broke new ground last night at their summer elections meeting. For the first time in the organization’s history, two women,…
Perfect Bougatsa Served at Evangelismos Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – It’s the best “Bougatsa” outside of Greece, and it’s made at the biggest little Greek Festival in Philly. Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church on Bustleton Avenue has a long tradition of making their Greek…
Round and Round they Go, Gyro at Holy Trinity’s Greek Festival
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ – Anyway you slice it up, it’s a Gyro. Like synchronized swimmers, these parishioners continued cutting row after row of their famed beef and lamb gyro meat, while visitors poured into the…
Loukou-mamas Serving Loukoumades At The Wilmington Greek Festival
Wilmington, DE – Meet the “Loukou-Mamas,” the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. You can see act churning out the Greek version of funnel cake known as Loukoumades through the week at the areas biggest…
Hellenic Hearts Golf Invitational, A Message of Philanthropy and Civic Service
The Hellenic Hearts organization hosted its 2nd Annual Golf Invitational yesterday. In only its second year, it has emerged as an event that unites the Greek American community, with a message of philanthropy and civic service.…
Served With Love at St. George Greek Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Fresh, hot, sticky and sweet. The aromas of traditional Greek sweets fill the air. If your daydreaming about Greek food, then visit the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Olde City. It’s where Greece…
Let’s Read our Greek Coffee at St. Sophia’s Greek Festival
Jeffersonville, PA – When you’re done having a Greek coffee, you can read the grounds and find out about your future. Father Peter Thornberg of St. Sophia and Father Alexandros of Evangelismos shared a cup and…
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Awards 14 Scholarships for 2018
St. Davids, PA – The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia (HUC) hosted their annual Scholarship Awards banquet yesterday. Fourteen scholarships totaling $39,500 were awarded to graduate and undergraduate students. The first scholarship was awarded in 1939,…
Giving and Serving at Covenant House in Atlantic City
The Ladies Philanthropy group of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township, baked lasagna and brought it to Covenant House, last Wednesday, May 23. The dinner included salad, bread rolls, cookies, fruit, and juice.…
Chris Maragos And Anastasia Zannis At The Greek Heritage Night
Washington, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) is proud to announce that Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Back Chris Maragos, Greek American, and member of the Super Bowl LII Championship team, will throw out the First Pitch…
Holy Trinity to host Greek Festival in Egg Harbor Twp
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its 36th Annual Greek Festival. The Festival starts June 7th and runs through June 10th 2018. For all you Greek food lovers the tastes…
Memorial Day Services, Eleftheria VFW Post 6633
Lansdowne, PA – “Great men. We’re here because of them,” said Paree Stoulis who stood for a photo opportunity with her brother and a WWII veteran, holding a black and white photograph of her father, Angelo…
